MICHIGAN WINE COUNTRY NEWS AND FEATURES
The Rise of Nonalcoholic Wine: A Passing Trend or New Frontier for Michigan Winemakers?
Talk to Michigan winemakers about nonalcoholic wine, and you’ll get nearly universal feedback.
Yes, there’s a market for it. A record-low 54% of adults report...
6 Tips to Consider Before Booking a Michigan Wine Tasting
In Michigan, wine tasting isn’t an Olympic sport; it’s a casual celebration of the country’s “Third Coast.” Rather than demanding a suit and tie...
Traverse City Food & Wine Festival: Looking Back on Its Inaugural 2025 and Forward...
In 2025, Traverse City Tourism launched an annual celebration of all things local, flavorful, and distinctly northern Michigan. The inaugural Traverse City Food &...
How PIWI Grapes Could Impact the Michigan Wine Scene
Innovative grape varieties called PIWIs being tested on a small scale in Michigan could have a big impact on sustainability and yield here.
Over two-thirds...
The 2026 Taste Michigan Governor’s Cup Results Are In
The Michigan Wine Collaborative has announced the results of the 2026 Taste Michigan Governor’s Cup. More than 200 entries from 44 wineries were submitted...
Perfect Pairings: Couples Who Met Thanks to Michigan’s Wine Scene
In love and wine, there’s a certain kind of alchemy that just can’t be denied: You know perfection when you see it. The Michigan...
Michigan Wineries Win Top Honors in National & International Competitions
Michigan wines can hang with the finest pours from Napa, New York, and even Europe — just ask the judges. Wineries from across the...
15 Reasons to Visit Michigan Wine Country
Michigan’s abundant water, rolling hills, and cool climate make for not only prime grape growing but beautiful getaways. The state’s wine regions are framed...
Michigan Wine Collaborative Adds Its Wine Club to Taste Michigan
The nonprofit Michigan Wine Collaborative will bring its Vintage Michigan wine club under the umbrella of Taste Michigan, a brand that serves to unify,...
Michigan Wine Festival Coming to Ypsilanti in June
Michigan wine enthusiasts will want to mark their calendars for June 27, because the Michigan Wine Festival is taking over the Michigan Firehouse Museum...
Shady Lane Cellars Named Best Winery in Michigan by Mashed
Shady Lane Cellars was named the best winery in Michigan in a recently published list by Mashed, an online food and beverage outlet.
In her...
Mocktails to Try at Home
As many American adults cut down on drinking and wineries ramp up family-friendly activities, nonalcoholic options have become more popular around the country —...
Michigan by the Bottle Opens Fourth Metro Detroit Location
Michigan by the Bottle (MBTB) hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Feb. 12 celebrating the opening of its fourth location in downtown Lake Orion.
The...
Schramm’s Mead Seeks a Successor
Ever since Ken Schramm received a home-brewing kit for Christmas in 1987, his life has revolved around beverage production. But after more than three...
7 Trails to Check Out in Michigan Wine Country
Michigan’s wine trails make it easy to visit multiple tasting rooms in one trip and get a well-rounded sampling of what an individual region...
Michigan’s 5 American Viticultural Areas
Fennville
Fennville in southwestern Michigan was the state’s first AVA — and one of the first in the nation — when it was established in...
The Great Lakes State Grape Debate
Think Napa Valley and wine, and what springs to mind? Cabernet Sauvignon. What about Oregon? Pinot Noir. And Michigan?
So far, Michigan boasts no “state”...
How to Store, Serve, and Pair Wine with Food
Not too long ago, while visiting a winery with a small group of friends, I was summoned to uncork a bottle of sparkling wine...
How to Read a Wine Label
Here is how to read a wine label:
1. Winery Name or Brand
2. Bottle Capacity
3. Grape Variety/Wine Name: Wines are often named after the grape...
Why Some Michigan Vineyards Are Terracing Their Grapes
Dennis Devitt estimates that he planted nearly 10,000 acres of vineyards during the many years he spent working in California wine country. A viticulturist...
























